Video
The Pivot Publisher Series: The Future of Civic News & Information for Black Audiences
March 1, 2024
In the latest Pivot Publisher Series episode, The Kansas City Defender’s Ryan Sorrell, AfroLA’s Dana Amihere, and Haitian Times’ Garry Pierre-Pierre shared innovative strategies to reach Black audiences and deliver news they can use, including impactful community-based programs, surveys, and social media approaches. The founders also explored the (sometimes complicated) relationship between digital startups and traditional legacy news, highlighting what each can learn from the other.
This conversation was sponsored by the Knight Foundation.
Presenters
- Ryan Sorrell, The Kansas City Defender
- Dana Amihere, AfroLA
- Garry Pierre-Pierre, Haitian Times
Moderator
Tracie Powell, CEO of The Pivot Fund